Off Air with Jane & Fi

Jane's away and, in her absence, Fi is teaching Ed Vaizey all the radio lingo. What's the difference between a bed and a jingle? What's "crashing the junction"? And what does that big red light mean?They're joined by comedian Jenny Eclair to talk about Taskmaster, podcasting, and everything else in between.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radioTimes Radio Producer: Kate Lee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fi is still under the weather so joins via zoom, meanwhile, Jane’s away on holiday so Ed Vaizey is sitting in… what could go wrong?Plus Suzanne Heywood joins them to discuss her memoir ‘Wavewalker: Breaking Free’ which recounts an astonishing childhood involving her parents having the wild idea to retrace Captain Cook’s third voyage for the best part of a decade…If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radioAssistant Producer: Eve SalusburyTimes Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fi is still under the weather so Jane's on her lonesome again this episode, but she's making the most of her "splendid isolation".Pre-ailment, Jane and Fi spoke to Nicola Fox, the woman who made it all the way from Hertfordshire to NASA.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radioAssistant Producer: Kea BrowningTimes Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fi isn't feeling well so Jane's flying solo for this episode. Christine Flack speaks to Jane about her daughter, the TV presenter Caroline Flack, who took her own life in 2020 at 40 years old. If you’ve been affected by anything discussed in this interview, please email feedback@times.radio and you’ll be sent a list of resources. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio Assistant Producer: Kate Lee Times Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a long day of arts and crafts in the newsroom, Jane and Fi discuss the pros and cons of a 'pimped up M&S hot cross bun'. They're joined by Alice Winn author of 'In Memoriam'. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio Assistant Producer: Kate Lee Times Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jane's asking what people did in the old days on a Sunday afternoon when all the shops used to be closed, while Fi's mangling adjectives in her sleep. They're joined by Elizabeth Day, to talk about her new book 'Friendaholic'. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio Assistant Producer: Kate Lee Times Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this special Friday episode, Jane and Fi are joined by two royal experts to count down to The Coronation of King Charles III.They also discuss whether or not Harry and Meghan will be there, what on earth to do about Prince Andrew, and why people aren't celebrating Princess Anne enough. Royah Nikkhah is Royal Editor at The Sunday Times and Valentine Low is Royal Correspondent for The Times.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radioAssistant Producers: Morgan Burdick and Kate LeeTimes Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can the production team fool Jane and Fi with an AI generated email? They're joined by Nigerian writer Ayobami Adebayo about her second novel 'A Spell of Good Things'. And, Deputy Food Editor at The Times, Hannah Evans, tells Jane and Fi about Michelin starred kids menus. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio Assistant Producer: Kate Lee Times Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The pair take a glimpse down memory lane and reminisce over maypole dancing, and look to the future as they decide what they'd spend their lottery winnings on. Jane and Fi are joined by comedian, actress and television presenter Mel Giedroyc to discuss her new podcast series for Tortoise - Mel's Electric Adventure. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio Assistant Producer: Kate Lee Times Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jane and Fi's friendship may be over after a terrible Kent-based ant-breeding company name suggestion. They're joined by journalist and food critic Jimi Famurewa, to talk about his new podcast Where's Home Really? If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio Producer: Kate Lee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.